Irankunda scores for Australia in World Cup match against Turkey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Nestory Irankunda scored a goal in the 27th minute for Australia during their World Cup match against Turkey on Sunday in Vancouver. The Watford forward made history by becoming the youngest player to score for Australia in the tournament, achieving this milestone at 20 years and 125 days. Australia's victory keeps them in second place in Group D, as they prepare to face the USA in Seattle on June 19.
- •Irankunda opens scoring in 27th minute against Turkey
- •Australia wins 2-0 in their World Cup match
- •Irankunda is the youngest Australian scorer at a World Cup
- •Next match is against USA on June 19 in Seattle
- •Irankunda joined Watford from Bayern Munich in July 2025
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup goal 'a dream come true' - Irankunda
"Watford forward Nestory Irankunda is the youngest person to score for Australia at a FIFA World Cup.
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